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Softr: development features and setup
Softr is a no-code platform for building portals and internal tools. It brings data, permissions, and workflows together in a business interface.
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Overview
It is useful when existing information needs to become an easy-to-use screen for a customer or employee. One example is a portal that shows each customer only their own requests. The key part of testing is not just the page design but the actual data filtering, since hiding an interface component does not replace restricting access to the data. Also check direct access to a detail page, not just the filtered list shown on the main page.
Features
- Building portals and business applications
- Connecting to data sources
- Built-in permissions and workflows
Business uses
- A customer portal for tracking request status
- An internal interface for viewing operational data
Getting started
- Choose a database with a clear customer identifier
- Build a list page and a detail page for a signed-in user
- Test with two customers to confirm that their data is not exposed to each other
What to check
- Check the data source and capabilities included in the plan
- Check record-level permissions before inviting external users
Sources to check next
Vendor features and prices change. Confirm details on the linked official pages before you rely on them.